BIG IDEA
True contentment comes from trusting in God and enjoying His gifts, not chasing wealth or success, which cannot satisfy the heart's deepest needs.
KEY VERSES
Ecclesiastes 5:10
Ecclesiastes 5:18-20
Ecclesiastes 6:1-2
Mark 12:41-44
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What’s one thing you’ve chased (like a new phone, a hobby, popularity, or likes) thinking it would make you happy, but it left you wanting more? Why do you think it didn’t satisfy you like you expected?
Essena O’Neill had fame, money, and followers but still felt empty. If you could ask her one question about her experience, what would it be, and why? How does her story challenge the way you view success?
The widow in Mark 12 gave everything she had, even though it was just two coins. What do you think gave her the courage to be content with so little when others were showing off their wealth? How can her example inspire you in your own life?
Solomon says in Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 that enjoying what God gives us—like food, work, or relationships—is a gift. What’s one thing in your life you’re thankful for, and how could focusing on that help you feel more content when you’re tempted to want more?
If you could redesign social media to help people find true contentment instead of chasing likes or comparison, what would you change? How does Solomon’s advice to ‘accept your lot’ challenge the way we use platforms like Instagram?